The defender is struggling with an ankle problem and it remains to be seen whether or not he will be available to play at Pride Park.
But the Lions will definitely be without loan signing Liam Trotter as the Ipswich midfielder joined the club after the initial tie against the Rams, which ended 1-1, took place earlier this month.
Forward duo Neil Harris and Gary Alexander will again be missing from the squad as they continue to battle against their respective back and heel injuries.
Meanwhile, defender Zak Whitbread will also play no part after moving to League One rivals Norwich last week.
